Metallica to close BlizzCon 2014

American heavy metal band Metallica will play at BlizzCon 2014 in Los Angeles next month.

The band will feature as part of the closing concert on November 8th, with virtual tickets available for those who haven't got tickets for the sold out event but wish to access a stream.

Performers at previous events have included Tenacious D, Ozzy Osbourne and Foo Fighters.

We're thrilled to have Metallica blowing out our speakers at BlizzCon this year,” Blizzard CEO and co-founder Mike Morhaime said. After two full days of epic gaming and intense eSports action, an earth-shaking concert is the perfect send-off for everyone at the show and watching from home.”